This gallery consistently blows me away with their vibrant and varied exhibitions. Glass and…read moreceramic pieces are definitely my favorite and they are all represented here, but there is something for everyone. Tonight, for example, we attended a dinner and wine pairing to celebrate a precious gemstones artisan and it was exquisite. The pieces of jewelry had great range, unique design and depth. It was interesting to learn about her inspiration for the pieces, how she sources the stones/materials and the process to create them. There is validated parking in the rear, street parking and nearby garages in terms of parking. The gallery is amongst other galleries, bars, restaurants, and Goodale Park.

Walking into Sherrie Gallerie is like going through the looking glass - sort of. There's always a…read moremix of whimsical/sardonic/wicked work there; it's what draws people through the doors. One of my favorite shows possibly ever in Columbus just ended at Sherrie Gallerie. I walked past one day to see these horridly fascinating human heads. In no time, I was inside, standing face-to-face with the creatures and studying the precision and craftsmanship of their teeth and skin. The heads, created by 'ceramicist' Tom Bartel, were dually nightmarish and comical. I have since become a huge fan of his macabre style. That's the beauty of Sherrie Gallerie. Sherrie brings the best work to Columbus, and people leave the gallery with curiosity. Sherrie leaves you wanting more. It's fantastic! Another awesome show from mid-summer: Problems in Sailing by John Balistreri. Seriously people, if you're the least bit into ceramics, check this place out. Balistreri had these huge pieces in the windows. They looked like planes that had crashed into the gallery floor. Oh, and the most alluring show of them all was a couple years ago. Sherrie had crayon installations by Christian Faur. They were large scale, and the premise was similar to that of a Lite-Brite but with a tinge of Holocaust sadness. The Christian Faur show was my deciding factor; right then, I knew I needed to move to Columbus.

A great gallery! I was featured in the Small Works 2024 Exhibition, and it was extremely well put…read moretogether, professional, and kind staff. Wonderful artists are featured and the selection is fantastic. Definitely stop by!

Our first time in the new space was during Franklinton Friday. The gallery looks wonderful! You…read moreenter into a nice wide space with a welcome desk to the left. The variety of art was nice to explore. We were particularly intrigued by a piece that used several types of media - it was set up in a darkened corner, with images being projected from an old school projector and additional items set up around it. Very intriguing. The staff was friendly and helpful.

I am absolutely shocked that the SN Gallery Hop hasn't been reviewed in 3+ years! While this year…read morethey obviously had to pivot and go virtual, this art hop is just one of the many things that makes this neighborhood so special. I'm currently really missing the hustle and bustle on High St. that occurs on this first Saturday of the month celebration. Between musicians busking on the street to the art galleries opening their doors and the creative works that come out of the artists in our beautiful city, it's pure magic. A lot of the bars and restaurants will also have specials and fun promotions going on. It's my favorite to simply walk up and down the sidewalk, admiring the fun. I used to have a studio and participate in an art walk in my hometown of Zanesville and I really miss being on the artist side of things. That being said, I'm glad Columbus celebrates art all year around. I can't wait until the in-real-life hops start up again. I can only imagine the artwork that came out of the year that was 2020.

Another month, another Gallery Hop! I'm beginning to think that I had fallen victim to a bad case…read moreof 'local syndrome' in regard to the Gallery Hop. You know, that feeling of been there, done that, over it, ugh. But this time, a group of us made our way from a Kentucky Derby party down to the Gallery hop with a friend who had never been before. It was refreshing to see the Hop through the eyes of a newbie! And it definitely sparked my enthusiasm in the event again! We got down there fairly late (and so full of food and alcohol from the party) so we didn't stay long - just long enough to walk from the Cap to the White Castle, cross over, and walk back, all whilst stopping at a few shops and galleries. Its definitely much more fun in the warmer weather and I'm so glad that Columbus has decided to come out hibernation! Even though we didn't have a whole night of things planned, it was a fun outing. I prefer to make an evening of it. Getting dinner (pick a restaurant, any restaurant, they are all fun), doing a little shopping (window shopping most of the time!), after dinner coffee at Impero (http://www.yelp.com/biz/impero-coffee-roasters-columbus), *drool* any and all flavors at Jeni's *drool* (http://www.yelp.com/biz/jenis-ice-creams-columbus-2), and then a bit of alcoholic libation. I've never had any trouble finding parking since I realized I could park over at Goodale Park and walk. You gotta burn off that ice cream you know...

Kathryn Gallery is a very high end gallery that features American artists but prides itself on its…read moreinternational artist collection. I've found a lot of Spanish art here and even some Israeli art. One of Kathryn's signature artists is Jaline Pol, a well-cultured French artist. She paints big, globby flowers. She's really good. I don't think she uses any brushes, just a palette knife. I saw her stuff in another high end gallery on a recent Chicago trip. I recognized her immediately. That's one of the key requirements of great art: a recognizable style. Her color palette is also very bright and upbeat. Most of the pieces at Kathryn Gallery are landscape oils. But there are also sculptures. The sculptures tend to have a circular-motion feel, if that makes sense. Even the stickman types are bending into a sphere, making them appear voluminous. For nearly a year, Kathryn Gallery has also been showing these vibrant swirled pitchers that look like something you'd see in Fantasia. They have leaves and lily pistils placed in offbeat places. I don't know what you'd do with something like that, but they're fun to look at for a few minutes while you're visiting. I love Kathryn Gallery's location. It's at the south end of the district near a bunch of other galleries. It's on a corner, so it has all these display windows that are very alluring from the outside, but they also provide a bunch of natural light inside the gallery. I do wish the art changed more rapidly. Sometimes they have the same stuff in there for what seems like months. They don't have exhibits like, say OAL. But they do put pieces in the closet and bring them back out six months later. They do, of course, also get new stock. If you go, I have two suggestions. One, fill your pockets with some of the chocolate from the candy dish near the entrance. Two, go all the way to the back under the exit sign; there's a closet/hallway back there filled with more art.

Very nice art gallery! They always have interesting pieces and it makes a great stop when you're…read moredoing the short north gallery hop. Outside of that I'd check their hours before turning up.

Good exhibit. However, I think it was a better museum back in the 80's when I saw some amazing…read moreexhibits and the curator was so friendly and helpful.

Schumacher gallery is (I believe) the second biggest art museum in Columbus! The permanent…read morecollection is extensive and new exhibitions are featured each semester. It's worth the trek to the fourth floor above the Blackmore Library! Karen LaValley and I are honored to have our work exhibited during Jan 17-April 9th during 2022 spring semester.

We have a couple of train fans in our family, so when we heard the latest exhibit at Dublin Arts…read morewas "Train Interpretations" by Frederick Ripley, we decided to stop by. By chance, we lucked out and visited while the artist himself was onsite. The staff were so friendly, greeting us as soon as we stepped inside and advised that the exhibit was set up on the first floor in a loop. The building is a former home and is quite lovely on its own, and then the council has done a great job organizing their exhibits to complement the building and make it easy to move around. We enjoyed looking at the wide variety of train photos from all around the country, and getting to chat with the artist was nice - he was great with kids too and had a little game for them to find where the photo on his business card was in the gallery. Outside, the grounds are beautiful too and the backyard goes down to the river. There's a nice parking lot available outside and admission is free. We will have to watch for future exhibits!

What a beautiful, diverse collection of works of art on rotation. Words don't do this gallery…read morejustice. Really fascinating pieces that are worthy of a visit. Be sure to see a collection before replaced by another collection. While I was there I took advantage of grabbing some of the flyers the had about their partner galleries, current artists on exhibit as well as art-related upcoming events. Free admission. Convenient parking. Adorable gallery cat on site.

Marcia Evans Gallery is wonderful gallery in the Short North Columbus neighborhood…read more A friend and I have visited Marcia's gallery for a number of years, as we've stayed at the B&B nearby and we always stop by when we're in Columbus for an afternoon, as she's always so friendly and welcoming, but also allows you to take time to view and take in the art in the gallery. She has rotating group of artists in the gallery and one of our favorites is Annette Poitau, her colorful abstract art with vibrant colors and just the right amount of varnish are remarkable pieces. This past Saturday finally one of Annette's pieces called my name and proud to purchase and bring a piece home. The art in the gallery is affordable and variety of sizes, from pieces you could put on an office desk, to main focal point in a home or business. Marcia's gallery is a must while you're in Short North!

Wonderful little gallery with a warm atmosphere and a new show every month. Follow Marcia on social…read moremedia to get word about her opening nights where she has been known to provide tasty goodies, wine and live music.

The Ohio Art League is another of my favorite galleries in Columbus. When I first moved here, I…read morereally wanted to work there. OAL is a non-profit gallery that hosts a new exhibit each month. The content is always varied and fresh in every sense of the word. The art here has a new perspective. I think they feature a lot of young visionaries. OAL is great at organizing Ohio Artists. They have a huge roster of members, and they send them tons of information about exhibition opportunities. If you're in need of an artist or artists, you can link up with OAL too. OAL's big fundraiser of the year is a silent auction/party called One Night. It just happened in early October. I agree with Michael U. One of the best shows this year was the Saints, Sinners, Kings, and Criminals. There were all these neon colored painting of recognizable faces like Michael Jackson, Alf, and Queen Elizabeth. Each piece captured the imperfections of its subject. It was fantastic. Another cool and recent exhibition was Empirical Phenomena. The pieces looked like 3D graffiti art. On Hop nights OAL has wine, cheese, and other finger foods. The gallery is always packed on Hops. If you want a more intimate escape, stop by on a week day; you'll have the place to yourself. The gallery worker's area is behind one of the gallery's walls, so you don't feel like anyone is watching you either, which is my main peeve with docents. I can't wait to see what's coming down the pipe.

5 Stars because, according to their website, "The OAL makes no restrictions on exhibition media,…read morecontent, subject or scale, and encourages experimentation in all visual art media." I've seen two exhibits here. The first was a blown glass exhibit by Matt McCormick. Excellent work, and his glass blown drums that light up when played sent me into a spiral of new ideas. The second was the present exhibit, Glimpse by Brian Duran and Tina Matthews. Again, excellent work that inspired me with a new approach. The work is predominantly young and fresh, the gallery itself is developed to support evolving young artists.